Many times the past is the answer to modern times and for Paula Villaurrutia, dancer, choreographer and dance teacher, it was the way to rediscover herself. Looking back, she can see herself in her mother, grandmother, and her great-grandmother, her ancestral women who may well be part of everyone’s lineage, up to one of the most important women in the history of Mexico: La Malinche. . (Karina Corona, Reporte Indigo)
In this way, the story of the indigenous woman, possibly born in Oluta, who was enslaved and later served as a translator for Hernán Cortés, is brought to the present with an evident relevance… Entitled, for this reason, Mujer Raíz, the choreographic piece addresses Malintzin’s story as a way to honor the struggles and empowerment of women throughout history. (Francisco Morales, Reforma.)
Mujer Raíz is the language of the body loaded with indigenous offerings and attire to name in the open the warrior spirit, the strength and the courage of the women of always who look at themselves from the heart. (Barry Dominguez, Gaceta UNAM).
PUBLIC TESTIMONY:
“I appreciate your staging and the words that converge there. Women, women, women who are making important changes without forgetting those who gave us their support, light and love to face life’s obstacles. Thank you for the music that cuts to the core. Thank you Root Woman.”